Want to help the group achieve its goal? Here's how: Vote for Pseudo Nein in an online contest organized by Charter Communications.

Yes, it's another Battle of the Bands competition, and a way for Charter to rustle up some interest on Facebook. But the prize -- an early set at an Oct. 15 show at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. -- was sought by more than 300 bands from around the country. The bill also includes Plain White T’s and Fitz and the Tantrums.

The list of hopefuls has been narrowed to 11 finalists, including Pseudo Nein. Votes cast at Charter's Facebook page during the week of Sept. 18-25 will decide the winner.

Videos for the finalists are posted at the Charter Facebook page, as well.

If you simply want to find out more about Pseudo Nein and its metal music, visit the band's website. As you'll see from the video below, Pseudo Nine has an audience in Birmingham, and has played here at The Nick.